2017 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · PO66 YUT

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward age-related degradation despite the low mileage. While the most recent test in December 2025 at 31,370 miles passed, it highlighted high handbrake travel and perishing on both rear tyres. This indicates a progression from the clean records of 2021 and 2022 to a vehicle that is now entering a phase where rubber components and hardware require attention. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,500 miles per year. This low usage is consistent across the records, moving from 18,645 miles in 2021 to 31,370 miles in late 2025. However, the lack of use explains the presence of tyre perishing and cracking noted in the 2024 and 2025 tests, as rubber compounds degrade over time through stationary rather than through tread wear. A buyer must inspect the rear suspension closely, as the trailing arm bushes flagged as worn in the 2023 test at 25,180 miles suggest the rubber components are beginning to fail. The high handbrake travel recorded in the latest test should be checked for cable adjustment or seized mechanisms, which often occur on vehicles that spend periods of inactivity. Furthermore, all four tyres should be evaluated for deep sidewall cracking, as the history confirms a recurring issue of age-related deterioration despite sufficient tread depth.